Dec. 24—Hours before crowds were expected to descend on Canyon Road for the annual Christmas Eve Farolito Walk, Pablo Pérez was warming up. Not with a luminaria, or small bonfire, but with a trumpet. He played “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” to a small but appreciative audience strolling along the east-side, gallery-lined road around […]
Dec. 24—WEBB CITY, Mo. — A Webb City man is accused of threatening his ex-girlfriend and the mother of his child and holding her against his will after bringing over gifts. Zachary John Minck, 37, is charged with armed criminal action and second-degree kidnapping. According to the police, on Thursday, Dec. 21, Minck went to […]
The Sacramento City Unified School District closed out 2023 by closing out two contract agreements with two unions, ensuring pay increases for a range of school employees, ahead of new contract negotiations. Sacramento City Unified’s new contract with United Professional Educators, a union comprising principals, assistant principals and various instructional and student support staff, gives […]
One man is dead and another wounded after a Christmas Eve shooting in Kansas City’s Northeast area. Just before 10 a.m., Kansas City police officers were dispatched to Eighth and Olive streets for reported gunshots. They found one man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital with what police said were non-life-threatening […]
ANSON — She looked 138 years-old. A small crack in her body, most of the inlaid pear on the back of the instrument missing, her finished edges looking worn, it was easy to believe this violin had played at the first Cowboy Christmas Ball back in 1885. From its case near the door at Pioneer […]
UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. – An investigation is underway after one person was fatally shot Saturday afternoon in University City near a gas station. The University City Police Department says the shooting happened just after 2 p.m. in the 7400 block of Olive Boulevard near Hanley Road. Witnesses say they heard several gunshots and saw a […]
Dec. 23—Richmond City Manager Rob Minerich told the Register, “We talk a lot of trash at City Hall.” The administrator reported receiving numerous messages from citizens who are concerned or confused about the city’s change in waste collection services. According to the city manager, the change comes after a “routine” request for proposals (RFP) from […]
The Battle Creek City Clerk’s Office and Code/Inspections will be temporarily relocated for the foreseeable future as first-floor renovations begin inside City Hall Jan. 8. Through March, visitors will will find these services in the following, temporary locations: Clerk’s Office: City Hall second floor, Room 216. From the elevator or stairs in the center of […]
“Tell me a story of Christmas,” she said. The television mumbled faint inanities in the next room. From a few houses down the block came the sound of car doors slamming and guests being greeted with large cordiality. Her father thought awhile. His mind went back over the interminable parade of Christmas books he had […]
BOYNE CITY — Boyne City Middle School students recently visited the State Capitol for a technology showcase. A total of 30 different schools were represented at the 2023 Student Technology Showcase on Dec. 6, hosted by AT&T and the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL). (Left to right) David Lewis, president of AT&T […]
With the help of Israel’s specialized canine unit, Oketz, soldiers discovered and raided a tunnel built by Hamas terrorists in the southern part of Gaza City, an IDF spokesperson said on Friday. Video released by the IDF in an X post Friday showed the military’s four-legged unit hard at work. The video captured the dog, […]
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Former El Paso city representative, county commissioner and longtime community volunteer Carl L. Robinson has died, Northeast City Rep. Joe Molinar confirmed Friday night, Dec. 22. Robinson had been in declining health recently and was in his mid-70s. His exact age wasn’t immediately available. Robinson represented Northeast El Paso on […]